This beautifully presented three-bedroom Victorian cottage, offering a blend of spacious modern living and charming character features, is ideally located in the picturesque and highly sought-after Sussex downland village of Ripe.
Step inside this cherished period home to discover a welcoming sitting room, complete with fitted bookcases and a cosy wood burner set upon a brick hearth, creating an inviting space for relaxation. The separate dining room, featuring stripped wooden flooring and another wood burner with a tiled hearth, provides an ideal setting for entertaining, with a convenient door leading directly to the rear garden.
The refitted Shaker-style kitchen is a delight, boasting ample storage, wooden work surfaces, tiled splashbacks, and integrated appliances. A practical utility area and a downstairs WC add to the home's convenience. Two staircases offer a charming touch, leading to the first floor.
Upstairs, you will find two bright and spacious double bedrooms, with the principal bedroom benefiting from a decorative fireplace surround and fitted wardrobe storage. The modern white bathroom is fitted with a shower over the bath. A versatile study or third bedroom offers views across the rear garden, providing a peaceful space for work or rest. The property also benefits from a useful loft room, oil-fired central heating, and new carpets throughout.
A particular feature of this charming cottage is the generous rear garden. This winding walled garden includes a raised shingle terrace with a south/westerly aspect, perfect for enjoying the sunshine, along with a lawned area featuring mature trees and cottage-style planting including shrubs and climbers. An old well, wood store, and bicycle store complete this delightful outdoor space, all enclosed by fencing and walling.
Ripe is a thriving village offering an aspirational lifestyle, conveniently located for access to surrounding towns and villages while retaining its peaceful charm. This home offers excellent opportunities for enjoying village life.
